As of: February 3, 2024, 12:51 p.m
By: Klaus-Maria Mehr
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An older driver from Gräfelfing first crashed into a Skoda while he was asleep.
Apparently woken up by the collision, he then came up with the idea of reversing on the highway.
With consequences.
Berg - An 89-year-old driver from Gräfelfing caused two traffic accidents on Friday around 2 p.m.
Both accidents happened within a few minutes on the A95.
The Weilheim traffic police reported this in a current press release.
A pensioner briefly fell asleep on Autobahn 95 (symbolic image).
© Imago
According to the police, the pensioner was on his way to Munich - and fell asleep
According to the police, the senior was traveling towards Munich in his VW Golf.
Shortly before the Schäftlarn exit, he said he nodded off briefly.
As a result, he crashed into the Skoda in front of a 57-year-old man from Geretsried.
The impact was so violent that the Skoda was thrown from the right lane across the road and finally collided with the center guardrail.
89-year-old stops briefly after an accident - and reverses into first responders
The impact apparently woke up Gräfelfinger from his short sleep.
He stopped briefly on the shoulder of the A95 before deciding to reverse.
He stated he wanted to make sure no one was injured in the accident.
But while reversing, which was forbidden, he overlooked a first responder's car and crashed into it.
The two accidents caused material damage of around 22,000 euros.
Luckily no one was injured.
Gräfelfinger now has to face two criminal charges for endangering road traffic and a fine of several hundred euros.
After consultation with the public prosecutor, his driving license was confiscated.
Older drivers are responsible for most serious accidents in Germany.
Tips for driving as you get older
Regular health checks are crucial to ensure you are physically and mentally fit to drive.
Remember to have regular
vision and hearing tests
to be able to perceive all traffic signals.
Adapt your vehicle to your needs, for example by adding
larger mirrors
.
Check
medications
for their effects on your ability to drive and consult your doctor.
Take
driver training
or refresher courses to update your driving skills.
On longer journeys, plan
regular breaks
to maintain concentration.
If possible, avoid
driving at night
as visibility is reduced in the dark.
Pay particular attention to traffic signs in order to prepare for changes in good time.
Recognize
your own limits
and, if necessary, avoid driving if you feel unsafe.
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